Yolanda Benítez de Alegría

He represents U.S. and foreign clients in complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy, workouts, foreclosure and asset repossession. A member of the firm's PROMESA Task Force, Mr. Arias has been actively counseling investment funds and creditors on Puerto Rico public debt restructuring. In the aftermath of Hurricane María, he has also been involved in disaster relief consulting and procurement of reconstruction projects, particularly in the energy and healthcare fields. He also has exten...

Mr. Freese-Souffront is Vice-Chair of the Litigation Prectice Group. He is a civil and commercial litigator who handles a wide range of complex disputes. His practice focuses on maritime and admiralty law matters, high profile commercial construction disputes, distribution/franchise disputes, insurance litigation, and lender liability cases. His other practice areas include the defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims, and handling termination or non-renewal disputes under The Pet...

Ms. Toro has developed a general corporate tax practice with emphasis in employee benefits, income tax, tax incentives, property taxes and municipal license tax. She also possesses experience in the litigation of tax controversies before the Puerto Rico courts, as well as in governmental and legislative affairs regarding labor issues within the public sector. As an employee benefits' attorney, she provides counseling to clients on the qualification and administration of Puerto Rico and U.S. r...

Lloyd Isgut-Rivera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Lloyd practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Lloyd Isgut-Rivera since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lloyd Isgut-Rivera is held by other lawyers.

Alejandro J. García Carballo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation. Alejandro J. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Alejandro J. García Carballo since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alejandro J. García Carballo is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Rodríguez-Ema concentrates his practice in government affairs, corporate law, and securities matters. Mr. Rodríguez-Ema also works on infrastructure and privatization projects. During the last two decades, he worked on all major privatization endeavors conducted by the government of Puerto Rico, including the sale of Puerto Rico Telephone Company. He is the former Chief of Staff under Governor Luis Fortuño's administration. In that capacity Mr. Rodríguez-Ema he...

Rafael Hernández-Miranda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and M&A Law. Rafael practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Hernández-Miranda since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafael Hernández-Miranda is held by other lawyers.

Mr. García-Solá is McConnell Valdés' Managing Director and leader of the Insurance Litigation Practice Team. He has developed a general civil and commercial litigation practice with emphasis in insurance litigation, franchise and distribution laws, constitutional law, contractual disputes, and trusts and estates litigation. He also has significant experience in government and legislative affairs, municipal financing, and has dealt with many bankruptcy matters. He is ranke...

Mr. Novoa-Rodríguez’s main areas of practice include land use regulation, environmental permitting, enforcement and compliance under local and federal statutes and regulations promulgated under the CAA, CWA, NEPA, RCRA and CERCLA. He has represented clients before federal and local administrative procedures regarding permit applications, compliance orders, administrative fines and other matters before federal and local governmental entities, among them the Environmental Protectio...

Juan A. Frau Escudero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Juan A. practices law in San Juan, Puerto Rico Best Lawyers has recognized Juan A. Frau Escudero since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Juan A. Frau Escudero is held by other lawyers.